Youghal is an ideal base from which to explore the Southern half of Ireland. Check the routes and distances to other places of interest.

From
Viking times through Norman times and into the days of Cromwell,
Youghal was used as a very conveniently located base from which
to "visit" the Southern area of Ireland.
We hope that our modern-day visitors will behave in a more
restrained manner while exploring from their base at Youghal.

East Cork

East Cork
is blessed with many treasures.

From
the people, a sense of fun, a love of conversation, and a
welcome for all.

An
endless variety of fine food and drink.

An
environment much as it was hundreds of years ago - free
from over industrialisation and urbanisation. East Cork's
streams are clear, the coastline is unspoilt, while the
traffic flows freely on uncrowded roads.

No other
area in the country offers such a fine tapestry of
natural beauty, historical riches and sporting and
leisure possibilities.

East
Cork presents a treasure-trove of options to the
holidaymaker.

Throughout
the area you'll have the chance to enjoy the wonderful
beaches, sailing, windsurfing, course, game and sea
angling, pony trekking, tennis, championship golf
courses, pitch and putt, scenic walks and drives,
together with bird sanctuaries, a world famous wildlife
park, historical riches, and many other notable
attractions.

Sweeping
westwards from Youghal, through Midleton, across to Cobh,
the marvels unfold - dotted like jewels across the
county.

Situated
at the entrance to County Cork from the east lies our
town of Youghal.
Continuing westwards, the traveller will find the
picturesque village of Killeagh, and Glenbower Wood. On
through the countryside to Castlemartyr and Ladysbridge.
In Cloyne is to be found St. Colman's cathedral and the
monuments to the Fitzgeralds, Bishops Berkely and
Brinkley.

Follow
on to Garryvoe and beautiful Ballycotton Bay. To
Midleton, where the old Jameson Distillery may be
visited. Barryscourt Castle at Carrigtwohill, the seat of
the lords of Barrymore.

On
to Cobh where the wonderful St. Colman's cathedral
dominates this beautiful port.

The
Queenstown story, Cobh's Heritage Centre tells the story
of the tens of thousands of Irish emigrants who set out
by sail and later by steam to seek a new life in North
America.

Cobh
will also be remembered as the last port of call of the
great Titanic.

Forget
not Fota Wildlife Park - here you will see over 70
species from all five continents. Giraffe, zebra and
antelope roam freely past bird-filled lakes, monkey
islands and flamingo pools.

Mount
Mellary Cistercian Abbey, Lismore and its Castle are all
nearby.

Maps
of the routes are available at the Tourist Information
Centre.

East
Cork - forever unique.

Beyond
East Cork

Youghal
lies on the National / Euro route between Cork and
Waterford. In this part of the world, that means that the
road is "big, wide and much quieter than you might
think" rather than "traffic-clogged".

Rapid
access on good roads to nearby centres and to the centres
beyond them, such as Blarney and Killarney, puts a vast
array of scenery and attractions within the bounds of a
reasonable day-trip.